Establishes "Scientific Conference Grant Program"; appropriates $250,000.
This bill creates a grant program to support scientific conferences hosted by New Jersey's institutions of higher education. It appropriates $250,000 from the General Fund to cover costs like event space rentals, speaker fees, travel, and lodging for these events. Grants cannot be used for food or unrelated vendor expenses. Institutions must apply with conference details, speaker credentials, and cost information to receive funding. The program becomes effective immediately upon enactment.
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Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Jan 13, 2026
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Jan 13, 2026
Introduced
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee
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2 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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P
Chris Tully
DDemocratic
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Linda Carter
DDemocratic
Co
Ellen Park
DDemocratic
Co
Shama Haider
DDemocratic
Co
Shanique Speight
DDemocratic
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